In our church magazine for May, 1935, an obituary notice appeared of the well-known “Mr. Dannie Taylor,” and now we record the departure from this life of his widow.
This took place on 22nd November last, at the age of 84. The earthly marriage tie is broken by death, but the relation between husband and wife, united to Christ, as members of His mystical body, lasts forever in heaven.
Mrs. Taylor was born in the parish of Dunnet, Caithness, and she had the privilege of being under the ministry of the eminent Rev. Alexander Auld, of Olrig. Her consistent life and walk from early life afforded evidence of the saving change wrought by the Holy Spirit.
The 53rd Chapter of Isaiah appears to have had a special place in her life, as with many, enabled by grace to say,
“He was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.”
On her deathbed she asked the writer to read the 14th Chapter of John and the 46th Psalm. Her removal leaves another felt blank in the congregation in which she was a member for nearly 50 years.
She was predeceased by her sisters, Miss Annie, and Miss Barbara Banks, both respected members for many years. To her two surviving sisters and brother sympathy is extended.—W. Grant.
Our Lord enjoins him who is raised above others to conduct himself modestly and humbly; so as not to lord it over those beneath him, but to consider for them and to consult their security and happiness, and so to conduct himself that he may appear to be rather their minister and servant than their lord.—(Extracted).
“Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.” Many a faithful Witness and Warrior has been animated by the glorious prospect, and has learned joyfully to toil, and patiently to endure, with the blessed hope of the future before his eyes. The light afflictions are light, because they introduce the exceeding weight of glory.—(Extracted).